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UPSC current affairs — 06 October 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

Watch: Supreme Court’s verdict on Preamble of the Constitution

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions questioning the inclusion and recitation of the Preamble terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’, noting their widespread acceptance and prior judicial scrutiny. The verdict reaffirms the 42nd Amendment’s constitutionality and explains the constitutional meaning of these terms.

PolityGS-II: Constitution—Preamble, scope and interpretationGS-II: Supreme Court decisions—constitutional issues and their implicationsThe Hindu · National

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Supreme Court refuses to stay proceedings against Nicobar project

Supreme Court refused to stay proceedings on a challenge to the Great Nicobar Island Project, directing the Calcutta High Court to decide without delay. The Bench emphasized constitutional protection for tribal culture alongside concerns over the project’s ecological impact and Forest Rights Act, 2006.

EnvironmentGS-II: Fundamental rights (culture/tribal rights) and judicial reviewGS-III: Environment & ecology—protected areas, biodiversity, and project appraisalThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Disabled citizens and the future of AI

The piece argues that AI-enabled services can empower disabled citizens, but India risks excluding them if accessibility is not built into systems. It cites a Supreme Court ruling that accessibility is part of the right to life and dignity and critiques slow implementation of mandatory standards.

SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; Rights of Persons with Disabilities and accessibilityGS-II: Fundamental rights—interpretation by Supreme Court; dignity and accessibilityGS-III: Science & Technology—AI in governance and services; digital inclusionThe Hindu · Opinion

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MoD signs Rs 661 crore contract to procure BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships

MoD signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract for procuring BrahMos Fire Control System and launchers for Indian Navy ships under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The deal supports indigenisation (with at least 68% indigenous content) and strengthens maritime strike capabilities.

SecurityGS-II: Defence preparedness and indigenisation initiativesGS-III: Science and technology—defence R&D and indigenisationPIB India

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Supreme Court agrees to hear urgently Punjab’s plea against CBI probe linked to CM Mann’s office

The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear Punjab’s challenge to a High Court order directing the CBI to investigate alleged corruption linked to the Punjab CM’s office. The plea argues the order violates federalism principles, especially during an election period.

PolityGS-II: Statutory bodies/Central agencies—role of CBI and judicial oversightGS-II: Federalism and Centre–State relations; judicial review of interference in investigationsThe Hindu · National

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7-judge SC bench closes 22-year-old case, leaves legislative privilege questions unanswered

A 7-judge Supreme Court bench has closed a 22-year-old case without resolving the substantive constitutional questions previously referred to a larger bench, leaving legislative privilege issues unanswered.

PolityGS-II: Parliament/legislature privileges and constitutional issuesGS-II: Supreme Court interpretation of constitutional questionsHindustan Times · India

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Criminal case can’t be strong-arm tactic to force marriage: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a criminal case cannot be treated as a coercive tactic to force marriage, and that consent cannot be retrospectively characterized as obtained through coercion.

SocietyGS-II: Fundamental Rights/Personal liberty; due process and rule of law through court judgmentsGS-II: Social justice—women, consent, and criminal law implicationsHindustan Times · India

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Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

Two male Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild at Desert National Park, as part of India’s bustard conservation programme. The note highlights threats to the species and the Supreme Court-ordered move towards low-voltage undergrounding in priority habitats to reduce power-line collisions.

EnvironmentGS-II: Government policies for environment; role of judiciary in environmental protectionGS-III: Conservation of rare species; wildlife management; human-wildlife conflict factorsThe Hindu · Opinion

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India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for the Joint Crediting Mechanism

India and Japan launched the Operational Manual for the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) to operationalize Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The manual sets procedures for the full project cycle, supporting low-carbon technology deployment and high-integrity emission reductions in India.

EnvironmentGS-II: International climate cooperation; Paris Agreement frameworkGS-III: Climate change mitigation; carbon markets and emissions reduction mechanismsPIB India

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SC agrees to hear plea against CBI probe into Punjab CMO-linked graft charges

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging a CBI probe into alleged graft linked to the Punjab CMO. The court had earlier declined an urgent hearing, indicating the matter would be taken up soon.

PolityGS-II: Judicial system—Supreme Court and constitutional courts; procedure and matters under considerationGS-II: Investigation agencies and accountability (CBI; role in graft cases)Hindustan Times · India

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